Undescended Testis
Conditions
Keywords
Orchidopexy, Scrotal incision, Inguinal incision, Paediatric surgery
Brief summary
This study compares the outcome of single incision scrotal orchidopexy with standard two incision inguinal orchidopexy in children under 10 years of age presented with palpable undesended tesis.The aim is to evaluate operative time,cosmetic outcome and post operative complications.
Detailed description
All patients fulfilling the inclusion criteria admitted to paediatric surgery will be included by after taking informed consent from parents. Patients will be randomized in to two groups by lottery method.In group A ,orchidopexy is performed through single scrotal incision .In group B, orchidopexy is performed through standard two incision inguinal approach. This study compares the outcome interm of operative time, cosmetic outcome and post operative complications.
Interventions
Conventional orchidopexy performed through single scrotal incision
Conventional orchidopexy performed through separate inguinal and scrotal incision
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Male children with age 1-10 years. Palpable low -lying undesended tesis.
Exclusion criteria
* Impalpable testis Known bleeding disorder
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Post operative complications | With in 24 hours -1month after surgery . | Numbers and type of post operative complications (Scrotal hematoma, infection, scrotal edema and testicular atrophy. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic outcome | 2 weeks after surgery | Cosmetic appearance of surgical scar assessed by standardized scale. Scale score range (1-10) lower score =better cosmetic outcome. Higher core = worse cosmetic outcome |
Countries
Pakistan